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SHORT ANSWER: The legal mechanisms to safeguard tribal land rights in India include the Scheduled Areas Act and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act. DETAILS: - The Scheduled Areas (Transfer of Land) Regulation, 1959 prohibits the transfer of land in Scheduled Areas to non-tribals. - The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 empowers Gram Sabhas to manage land and resources in Scheduled Areas. - The Forest Rights Act, 2006 recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers over forest land. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Violation of these laws can lead to legal action against those who unlawfully transfer or encroach upon tribal lands. SOURCE: - The Scheduled Areas (Transfer of Land) Regulation, 1959; The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996; The Forest Rights Act, 2006.
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